New Orleans

[ awr-lee-uhnz, awr-leenz, awr-luhnz ]

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noun

a seaport in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi: British defeated (1815) by Americans under Andrew Jackson.

New Orleans

/ -lənz; ˈɔːliːənz; ɔːˈliːnz /

noun

a port in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi River, about 172 km (107 miles) from the sea: the largest city in the state and the second most important port in the US; founded by the French in 1718; belonged to Spain (1763–1803). It is largely below sea level, built around the Vieux Carré (French quarter); famous for its annual Mardi Gras festival and for its part in the history of jazz; a major commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Pop: 469 032 (2003 est)

New Orleans

Port city in southeastern Louisiana .

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Notes

Jazz originated in the late nineteenth century among black musicians of New Orleans.

In the Battle of New Orleans (1815), Andrew Jackson , not having yet received word that the Treaty of Ghent had ended the War of 1812 , repulsed the British assault on the city.

Dominated by Creole culture , which stemmed from the French settlers of the southern United States.

Mardi Gras is celebrated there each year.

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Other Word Forms

New Or·leani·an [awr-, lee, -nee-, uh, n, -, leen, -y, uh, n], noun

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He went undrafted and spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints but didn’t make either team’s final roster.

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The Louisiana-born child and her family members were apprehended during a routine appointment at a New Orleans immigration office on 22 April, according to court documents.

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The Louisiana-born child and her family members were apprehended during a routine appointment at a New Orleans immigration office on 22 April, according to documents.

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Another possible spot for a quarterback to go is No. 40 when the New Orleans Saints are on the clock.

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Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in New Orleans are pending.

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